Except, that is, for the Dodge and Plymouth Neon. If any cars among the
entry-level crowd deserve to be called "cute," the Neon twins are the likeliest
candidates. They are fresh, perky and distinctive. But their appeal goes beyond looks;
they are genuinely fun to drive and are spirited performers, arguably the best in this
class.
If that doesn't appeal to you, there are plenty of other choices. Look at the
freshly redesigned Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer, Geo Metro, Toyota Tercel, Nissan
Sentra, Hyundai Accent or Elantra, Mazda Protege, Chevy Cavalier, Pontiac Sunbird or
any one of a number of others. Each of them is stingy with fuel and provides low-cost
transportation, adequate (or better) interior room, and performance that's acceptable
at the very least. Lots of choices here.
Nevertheless, the Neon can compete with any of these worthies in terms of
practicality, but adds its own distinct flavor to the field. On that basis alone, it's
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